Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Walsgrave Church of England Academy
INSPIRE EDUCATION TRUST
Coventry (CV2 2BA)
Closes in 9 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 June 2026
Contents
Summary
We are seeking to appoint an apprentice sports coach to join our team. The successful apprentice will be expected to apply themselves to the apprenticeship with commitment and diligence. The apprentice will also be required to commit to the school's values and ethos.
- Wage
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£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Wage increases to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - Term time only.
30 hours per week total.
Daily hours to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Supervise and support the teaching activities of individuals or groups of children/young people to ensure their safety and facilitate in their physical and emotional development.
- Use appropriate skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children/young people, including those pupils with special educational, physical or emotional needs.
- Monitor individual pupil's progress, achievements, problems, condition and development needs reporting to the responsible teacher as appropriate.
- Use appropriate skills when actively engaged in pre determined educational activities and work programmes to encourage the intellectual and social development of pupils
- Assist the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for individuals and groups of children.
Design (with support) and deliver engaging multisport training programmes - Teach core techniques and strategies across different sports
- Promote teamwork, participation, and sportsmanship
- Assess ability levels and provide constructive feedback
- Organise and supervise practice sessions and events
- Create a positive, safe, and encouraging learning environment
- Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities in the classroom, preparing or modifying work for individuals or group of pupils as directed.
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils providing feedback to them in relation to progress and achievement as directed.
- Prepare and maintain equipment and teaching resources for lessons and activities including the control of stock.
- Undertake supervision and discipline of pupils within the procedures of the school/service, providing detailed and regular feedback as appropriate.
- Ensure that pupils are able to safely use equipment and materials provided.
- Assist with the implementation of programs designed by other professionals such as educational psychologists and speech and language therapists.
- Assist the teacher in liaising with other professional staff and reporting information from/to parents/carers, contributing to meetings to discuss a specific child's progress as appropriate.
- Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.
- Prepare/clear classroom as directed before and after lessons, including the preparation of visual aids, and the display and presentation of pupil's work.
- Assist at an appropriate level, and within the school's protocols, with the provision of general care and welfare of pupils which may include:
- Assist with the identification and monitoring of children's general health and welfare.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Support and contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- Assist with the supervision of pupils outside of lesson times, including before and after school and during lunchtime.
- Assist with group activities within and away from the classroom/school, such as PE, swimming, educational visits.
- Participate in personal and professional development activities to meet the changing demands of the job and encourage and support other staff in their development and training.
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
- Assist the teacher in supporting volunteer helpers or students in the classroom.
Where you'll work
C/O Walsgrave Ce Academy School House Lane Walsgrave
Coventry
CV2 2BA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
- Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
- Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
- Adapt resources to support all learners.
- Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
- Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
- Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
- Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
- Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
- Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
- Apply methods of formative assessment.
- Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
- Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
- Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
- Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
- Provide feedback to learners.
- Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
- Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
- Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
- Adapt resources to support all learners.
- Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
- Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
- Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
- Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
- Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
- Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
- Apply methods of formative assessment.
- Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
- Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
- Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
- Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
- Provide feedback to learners.
Training schedule
- Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3 - Sports Pathway
- 20% off the job training
- Tutor support via online platform
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About this employer
Walsgrave Church of England Academy is a faith-based primary school in the city of Coventry with a commitment to inclusivity and excellence. We have a diverse student population, including pupils with EAL, SEND, and those eligible for pupil premium. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where every child can achieve their full potential.
After this apprenticeship
Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Louise
louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035002.
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Closes in 9 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)